Who We Are
Located between the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, USF Sarasota-Manatee is home to nearly one-third of all USF undergraduate students. With over 40 bachelor's degrees and certificate programs to choose from and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, we make all that USF has to offer available in a close-knit environment.
In fall 2024, we opened our first student center and residence hall, welcoming 200 students to live and learn on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. We also introduced three new majors, including USF’s most popular undergraduate program, health sciences.
What We Do
The USF Sarasota-Manatee General Scholarship Fund is a lifeline for students facing financial hardships. As tuition costs rise and our local population grows, students are navigating challenges like natural disasters, family emergencies and unexpected expenses — all while trying to stay focused on their education.
Your gift can help them stay enrolled and on track to graduate.
“Receiving this scholarship has truly saved me by allowing me to cover my essential expenses to stay afloat in the nursing program," says Alexandra B., Fall 2024 recipient. "Your generosity has not only lightened my financial load but has given me even more motivation and hope to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a nurse.”
Your Impact
Thanks to supporters like you, we've awarded more than $200,000 in emergency scholarships to 300 local students, helping us achieve an unprecedented 90% retention rate.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #SK0002, USFSM General Scholarship Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
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